Moving into your first apartment can be overwhelming, particularly if you have few possessions and are on a limited budget.
While family members, garage sales and second-hand furniture stores are cheap and fun sources for ‘treasures’ to fill your apartment, don’t fall victim to buying loads of apartment items you don’t need.
Paramount Properties has prepared a list of basic essentials you’ll need when moving into your first apartment.
measuring cup and spoons
bed sheets and pillowcases
garbage can
comforter/blanket
dish detergent
pillows
dish drainer
alarm clock
laundry powder
desk/table, chair, couch
laundry bag
clothing hangers
tool kit
flashlight
mirror
toilet brush
dinnerware set
cleaning products
coffee mugs
toothbrush and paste
drinking glasses *
towels
bottle opener
kettle for coffee/tea
saucepans
* (any will do for now - buy tumblers and wine glasses later)
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